Devils@Cradle
Highlights
- Observe Tasmanian devils up close in their natural habitat at the Devils@Cradle sanctuary.
- Join guided tours to learn about the unique life cycles of Tasmania's threatened marsupials.
- Experience the thrill of night-time feeding sessions, witnessing the animals' lively antics.
- Engage in behind-the-scenes encounters for an intimate look at conservation efforts in action.
The Devils@Cradle Tasmanian devil sanctuary is a breeding and conservation facility for three of Tasmania’s unique threatened carnivorous marsupials; the Tasmanian devil, the Spotted-tail quoll, and Eastern quoll.
The facility is located on the edge of the Cradle Mountain National Park World Heritage area and conducts in-situ conservation programs for the Tasmanian devil including an on-site breeding program for insurance of the species.
A visit to the sanctuary day or night will allow you to observe these extraordinary animals up close whilst one of our keepers will give you an understanding of their life cycle and the threats that confront them.
The sanctuary is open from 9:30 am with ‘Day Keeper Tours’ being conducted at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm, ‘Feeding Tours’ at 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm and ‘Joey Encounters’ at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. In the evening visitors can observe the amazing night time antics of the animals being fed. Behind the scenes tours allow visitors to have up-close encounters with these animals.
Devils @ Cradle is committed to the conservation and protection of this now vulnerable species. The centre operates a successful captive breeding program, ensuring the ongoing survival of Tasmanian devils in healthy numbers in the wild.
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Accreditations
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EcoStar Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Zoo Aquarium Association Australasia
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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Dessert with the devil
Embrace the winter chills in the Cradle Mountain wilderness with the famous Tasmanian devil. Get up-close with one of our younger residents, enjoy a tour around the sanctuary to meet our quolls and witness Tasmanian devils feed under the stars. Afterwards, gather around the fire with marshmallows to toast, tasty beverages and a platter of Tasmanian sweet treats. From $99 per adult and $75 per child.
Twilight joey encounter
Learn about the softer and much cuter side of the ferocious Tasmanian devil on a small group twilight tour to meet our younger animal residents. Watch these carnivorous marsupials play, hear about their development and see their personalities emerge in the alpine wilds of north-west Tasmania. End your evening around the fire, toasting marshmallows as darkness settles over Cradle Mountain. This alpine landscape is the ultimate backdrop for your winter wildlife experience.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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